A ransomware attack forced a Mississippi hospital system to shutdown nearly all operations.

A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to shut down all 35 of its clinics and cancel elective procedures statewide. Officials warned the outage could last for days while they assess system damage, investigate potential data compromise, and restore taken‑offline systems. Despite the disruption, hospitals and emergency rooms remained operational, though some patients faced delays. The medical center is working with the FBI as investigators determine the extent of the intrusion and whether patient data was accessed.

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